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Feds: Large fire in Philadelphia 1 year ago was arson
Federal authorities say a massive fire that prompted the evacuation of scores of people in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood a year ago was deliberately set.
6 years ago
5 ways to develop children’s talents
Talent, I argue, is not born, it’s made – and parents can make a big difference.
6 years ago
As more electric cars arrive, what’s the future for gas-powered engines?
A growing chorus environmental activists, business analysts and auto executives are predicting a sea change, as battery-powered electric vehicles grow in popularity.
6 years ago
Most Americans don’t realize what companies can predict from their data
In the U.S., the companies and platforms you interact with own the data they collect about you. This means they can legally sell this information to data brokers.
6 years ago
Vatican defrocks former U.S. cardinal McCarrick over sex abuse
U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 88, is the highest-ranking churchman to be laicized.
6 years ago
Wildwood seeks $64.5 million in state funds to reconstruct aging boardwalk
City officials have approved asking the state of New Jersey for $64.5 million in funding to reconstruct the Wildwood Boardwalk.
6 years ago
Delaware plant spills nearly 1 million gallons of partially treated slaughterhouse waste
Mountaire Farms slaughterhouse, subject of several ongoing lawsuits, spilled a million gallons of partially treated wastewater on its Millsboro, Delaware site early Wednesday.
6 years ago
Landlords must exterminate bed bugs under City Council bill
Philadelphia landlords who go soft on bedbugs could face stiff penalties under a new bill proposed by City Councilman Mark Squilla.
6 years ago
Young people and teachers who protested after the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla. say not much has changed to address students’ trauma.
6 years ago
PATCO celebrates its 50th anniversary with big discount on Friday morning
The PATCO high-speed line is turning 50 and the transit line is celebrating with some throwback fares on Friday morning.
6 years ago
Delaware SNAP benefits issued early again due to government shutdown
Delaware is issuing SNAP benefits for March earlier than usual as a result of the government shutdown.
6 years ago
We asked, what do you love? You answered
Check out some of the responses from our survey, and stories we heard around the Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Lovely, lively Valentine’s Day array features Magic Gardens, nature … and axes
Last-minute choices for Valentine’s Day ﹘ and “Galantine’s Day” ﹘ an African-American film festival in Delaware, and wildlife on display in this week’s “Things To Do.”
6 years ago
Listen 4:58The backlash to Virginia’s blackface scandal provides insight into Americans views on racism
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam admitted that he wore blackface, and the subsequent backlash has provided insight into Americans views and knowledge of our racist past.
6 years ago
Competition seeks to solve Philly’s hunger problem
The winner of the “Full City Challenge” will get $5,000 to pilot their innovative, anti-hunger project for six months.
6 years ago